Materials Controller: Drive On-Time Production

Apex Resource Management Ltd; Daventry; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Apex Resource Management Ltd in the United Kingdom is seeking an experienced Material Controller to join the Supply Chain & Logistics team. You will plan and control material flow to support production, monitor stock levels and coordinate with suppliers to resolve shortages while minimising disruption.

Based in Nr Daventry, the role requires proactive planning, strong organisational skills and the ability to work with cross-functional teams to ensure materials arrive exactly when needed for

Qualifications

• Experience as Material Controller or within Materials Planning, Supply Chain or Production Planning.
• Strong understanding of MRP systems and material requirements planning.
• Experience supporting production within a manufacturing environment.

Responsibilities

• Planning and controlling the supply of materials and components to support production schedules.
• Monitoring inventory levels and proactively managing material shortages.
• Working closely with production teams to identify and resolve supply issues before they impact build schedules.
• Using MRP systems to interpret demand and generate material requirements.
• Managing supplier communications, expediting deliveries and supporting supplier performance.
• Providing regular updates on material status, shortages and recovery plans.
• Identifying potential supply chain risks and implementing actions to minimise production disruption.
• Supporting continuous improvement initiatives across material planning and supply processes.
• Building strong working relationships with suppliers and internal stakeholders to ensure continuity of supply.

Skills

Materials planning

Supply chain

Production planning

Problem solving

Communication

Tools

MRP systems

Job description

Apex Resource Management Ltd in the United Kingdom is seeking an experienced Material Controller to join the Supply Chain & Logistics team. You will plan and control material flow to support production, monitor stock levels and coordinate with suppliers to resolve shortages while minimising disruption.

Based in Nr Daventry, the role requires proactive planning, strong organisational skills and the ability to work with cross-functional teams to ensure materials arrive exactly when needed for